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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.97, 7,269.41 and 2,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.97, 7,269.41 and 2,213.72 is: 3,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.97 : 7,269.41 = 2,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.97/7,269.41 = 2,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.97x = 7,269.41 × 2,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.97x = 16,092,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,462.01/4,846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.11

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